On the 17th April the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) lauched 6 regional climate change reports on the economic and social impact of climate change on agriculture, coastal and marine resources, energy, health, tourism and water sectors, reports Trinidad Express.
“These reports further identify a number of economically feasible adaptation strategies which Caribbean Governments might consider in confronting the challenge of climate change over the next four decades. We are therefore pleased that this research has resulted in the strengthening of capacity among regional experts in the modelling for measurement of climate impact, and in an enhanced awareness on the part of Caribbean policymakers of the value in considering projections of the social and economic impact of climate change in their development planning and adaptation strategies," said ECLAC director Diane Quarless.
The reports will be available for the general public in the upcoming months.